Solitaire rings are one of the most classic and romantic engagement rings. They’re also one of the most popular styles today, but many different solitaire engagement rings exist. This article will discuss some of these different options and what makes them unique so you can find the perfect style!
Classic
A classic solitaire engagement ring is a single diamond on a gold or platinum band. It’s the most traditional, timeless engagement ring style—and it comes with all the benefits of an elegant and timeless look. The single diamond can be anything from 0.5 carats to 3 carats depending on how much you can afford to spend and how big your partner wants their diamond to be (if they don’t have any specifications).
You get what you pay for when it comes to diamonds, though: if you want something more significant than 1 carat, you’ll probably have to go into VS1/G colour, which isn’t super brilliant and sparkly—so if she’s not into that sort of thing but you still want something more significant than 1ct? You may need some help from your jeweller!
Cathedral settings
The cathedral setting is a variation of the classic solitaire, where the centre diamond is surrounded by prongs that form a frame around it. The prongs are typically held in place with bezel settings.
The prongs are generally made to match the width of your diamond’s girdle (the flat part). They should meet at one point at each end of the diamond and top and bottom.
Tension settings
A tension setting is a diamond ring that has a diamond set in the centre of the ring. It looks similar to a solitaire, but other diamonds exist around it.
It is a popular engagement ring style because it allows you to keep your band simple. You can have small diamonds or accents on either side of the centre stone for added interest.
Side stones settings
Side stones are set on the sides of the ring. The side stones can be diamonds, but they don’t have to be. You can also use other gemstones, such as sapphires or rubies if you like those better than diamonds. Side stones are usually set in a row, horizontally or vertically, depending on how many rows there will be and what style best suits your engagement ring’s design.
Split shank setting
A split shank setting is a type of solitaire engagement ring in which the band is split into two or more parts. Split shank settings are used to hold the centre stone in place while also allowing you to add additional diamonds to your finger. This type of setting can be used alone or with many other engagement rings, including halo, cluster and channel style.
Halo settings
Halo settings are a popular choice for solitaire engagement rings. A halo setting is where the centre stone is surrounded by other smaller stones, creating a “halo” effect around the central stone. Halo settings can be seen as a symbol of the love and commitment between two people or as an extension of that feeling to others.
For those who want their beloved’s engagement ring to be unique and reflect their personality, this type of setting is ideal because it allows them to personalise it with different types of stones according to their preferences. They can choose from several different shapes and sizes, so more than one stone may be used in this type of setting if desired.
There are so many different kinds of engagement rings out there. It can be hard to decide which is suitable for you, but hopefully, this article has given you some ideas and inspiration for your ring!
